HEUG the Mic

Everyone's a Poet and a Genius: Jessica Holler on Community, Mentorship & Stepping Up

Host Alex Green [https://www.heug.org/people/alexandra-green] sat down with Jessica Holler [https://www.heug.org/people/jessica-holler1], HEUG Hall of Fame inductee and longtime board member, to talk about the volunteer roles, presentations, and mentorship moments that shaped her into the leader she is today. Her advice? Join the advisory group. Submit the session. Reach out to the person who looks like they're about to jump off the ledge. You'll learn more than you expect and so will they. Leave a Voicemail & Ask the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457835/fan_mail/new]

Celebrating Pride Month | Gina Fogelsonger on Courage, Allyship & the Power of Being Yourself

In this episode of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green [https://www.heug.org/people/alexandra-green] sits down with Gina Fogelsonger [https://www.heug.org/people/gina-fogelsonger1] — Senior Project and Program Manager at UNC Chapel Hill and longtime HEUG community leader — for one of the most honest and moving conversations in the show’s history. In this Pride Month special, Gina opens up about her 32+ year journey with her wife, her own path to self-discovery, and what it truly means to show up as your whole self — at work, in community, and in life. From the power of asking one simple question to the everyday acts of allyship that actually matter, this conversation will leave you feeling more seen, more hopeful, and more connected. Connect with Gina: HEUG Profile [https://www.heug.org/people/gina-fogelsonger1]  LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-fogelsonger-a273925b] Resources mentioned in this episode: Erin Reed / Erin in the Morning — Transgender journalist tracking LGBTQ+ legislation across the U.S erininthemorn.substack.com [https://erininthemorn.substack.com] | Follow: @ErinInTheMorn Trans Lifeline — Peer support & crisis hotline run by and for the trans community (877) 565-8860 | translifeline.org [https://translifeline.org]   The Trevor Project — Crisis intervention & suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, available 24/7 via call, text, and chat thetrevorproject.org [https://www.thetrevorproject.org]   Campaign for Southern Equality — Advancing full LGBTQ+ equality across the South through advocacy, legal work, and community health southernequality.org [https://southernequality.org]   Trans Youth Emergency Project — 1-on-1 support and travel grants for families of transgender youth navigating gender-affirming care bans nationwide transyouthemergencyproject.org [https://www.transyouthemergencyproject.org] Leave a Voicemail & Ask the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457835/fan_mail/new]

Your Career Isn't a Ladder | Michael Horn on Job Moves, AI & What Progress Really Means

In this episode of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green [https://www.heug.org/people/alexandra-green]sits down with Michael B. Horn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/]  - bestselling author of Job Moves, Harvard educator, and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation - for a conversation that quietly dismantles some of the biggest myths we carry about careers, success, and what progress actually looks like.   They get into AI vs. AI hiring, the power of prototyping your next career move, why your network will always outperform your resume, and the one question most managers are too scared to ask — but should.   Explore Michael's Work: Book: Job Moves → jobmoves.com [https://www.jobmoves.com/] AI Career Coach: Vocation → vocationhq.com [https://www.vocationhq.com/] Podcast: Future U → futureupodcast.com [https://www.futureupodcast.com/] Newsletter & Research: michaelbhorn.com [https://michaelbhorn.com/] Substack: The Future of Education [https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/]   Leave a Voicemail & Ask the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457835/fan_mail/new]

HEUG the Mic 🎬 | This Is What Community Looks Like

For the first time ever, HEUG the Mic was filmed LIVE onsite at Alliance 2026 in Orlando, bringing the HEUG community from audio to on camera. 🎬 In this special bonus episode, Alex Green [https://www.heug.org/people/alexandra-green] sit down with two Community Council leaders who help shape the conversations, collaboration, and connections that power HEUG every day. 🎙️ Chris Lopac [https://www.heug.org/people/chris-lopac1] from the University of Wisconsin Madison, Chair of the GT eForms Advisory Group 🎙️ Lidia Anderson [https://www.heug.org/people/lidia-anderson1] from Central Washington University, HEUG Ambassador and Community of Practice leader Together, they dive into what community really looks like in Higher Ed technology — from building support systems and sharing ideas to balancing leadership roles, navigating challenges, and creating spaces where members feel comfortable learning from one another. You’ll also hear:  • How the GT eForms Advisory Group got started  • The difference between Advisory Groups and Communities of Practice  • Why HEUG feels different from other professional communities  • Reflections from Alliance 2026 in Orlando  • Mascots, theme songs, and a few unexpected moments along the way This episode is all about the people behind the community and the connections that keep HEUG moving forward. Leave a Voicemail & Ask the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457835/fan_mail/new]

What Survives the Next Upgrade? Mark Miszewski Explains

Host Alex Green [https://www.heug.org/people/alexandra-green] sits down with Mark Miszewski [https://www.heug.org/engagement/member-directory/profile?UserKey=b1e8d460-6297-4e9c-bb2a-e375c26aff47] to close out Season 4 with a look at building ERP systems that last. With 30+ years of experience, Mark shares insight on testing, customization decisions, and how to think ahead to the next upgrade. From avoiding common pitfalls to leveraging the HEUG community, this episode is all about creating solutions that hold up over time. Leave a Voicemail & Ask the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457835/fan_mail/new]